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SC03 OUJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,501 mi
Last recorded175,501 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 OUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 175,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 175,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view both front viper blades. (8.2.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 168,058 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 167,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing all 3 (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 160,190 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 152,455 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,317 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 138,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2012 128,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 128,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 117,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 117,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 104,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 90,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,339 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 83,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 73,579 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 73,579 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 57,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,378 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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SC03 OUJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC03 OUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SC03 OUJ registered?

SC03 OUJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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